Soccer
Los Angeles FC to host América in Club World Cup qualifying playoff
MIAMI (AP) — Los Angeles FC will host Mexico’s América on May 31 in their…
Canadian women to face Costa Rica in ‘Pride Celebration’ friendly in June in Toronto
TORONTO — The Canadian women’s soccer team will host Costa Rica in Toronto on June…
Halifax Wanderers to host Wrexham AFC in under-21 series in Atlantic Canada in July
HALIFAX — Halifax Wanderers will play Wrexham AFC in a three-game under-21 series in July…
Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi to stay in the hospital after emergency surgery
NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — Taiwo Awoniyi is expected to stay in the hospital for another…
Ibiza and Dubai trips part of ‘very good’ Liverpool prep for final Premier League games, says Slot
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Arne Slot has been enjoying himself on the Spanish party island…
Olympic final to FA Cup final: Mateta takes long journey to Wembley, via the hospital
From an Olympic final to an FA Cup final — with a trip to the…
Basel player Taulant Xhaka banned 1 game for misconduct at title celebrations
BASEL, Switzerland (AP) — Title-winning Basel midfielder Taulant Xhaka was banned for one game Friday…
Yamal’s rise helps Barcelona move beyond the post-Messi era
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — When Lionel Messi left Barcelona it looked like a generation would…
A look at Barcelona’s numbers as it clinched its 28th Spanish league title
MADRID (AP) — An impressive attack has highlighted Barcelona’s season, which was capped with the…
Pele’s pain, Rooney’s rocket and great escapes: Everton bids farewell to Goodison Park
The “Grand Old Lady” of English soccer is about to bid farewell to the men’s…
Fletcher leaves Wrexham ‘not by choice’ as ambitious team rebuilds for life in Championship
WREXHAM, Wales (AP) — Wrexham continued its squad reconstruction ahead of a season in the…
Judge removes Brazil soccer president from office days after Ancelotti hired
SAO PAULO (AP) — A Rio de Janeiro judge removed Ednaldo Rodrigues as Brazilian soccer…
FIFA gives more time for investigations into Israeli soccer asked for by Palestinian officials
ASUNCION, Paraguay (AP) — Palestinian officials were left frustrated Thursday after FIFA gave no clear…
Here’s how Yamal, Raphinha and Pedri led Barcelona to La Liga title in Flick’s first season
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Lamine Yamal provided the dazzle, Pedri set the pace and Raphinha…
Young soccer players are finding different ways to launch pro careers
Of the emerging young players in the National Women’s Soccer League this season, Sam Meza…